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Blue Ridge Parkway Partnerships

Stretching almost 500 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides visitors with a series of panoramic views, protects significant mountain landscapes, and is a "museum of the managed American countryside."

The protection of the Parkway and surrounding region is an immense task, with much at stake. The Parkway of tomorrow will be defined by the extent to which people today are willing to speak out on behalf of the Parkway and to invest in its future. Scroll to find 100 ways to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway through partner organizations...

Alternative Spring Break Programs

blueridgeparkway
Jul 24, 2015
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The Alternative Break program offers college students an opportunity to participate in volunteer service on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a week as a counter to “traditional” spring and fall breaks. Each group of students focuses on a particular Parkway need. Students also participate in a local community volunteer project and attend educational activities to learn about the Blue Ridge Parkway regional culture and heritage.